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Leckie match winner takes Australia into knockouts, eliminates Denmark and Tunisia
At the Janoub Stadium on Wednesday, Australia defended their 1-0 goal with some last-ditch defending to finish with six points from three matches for one loss and two wins, the same number of wins and points as France. The defending champions however finished as group leaders ahead of Australia on account of a better goal difference, incidentally Australia had lost to France 4-1 in their opening group match.
FIFA World Cup: Netherlands make it to knockout stage after beating Qatar 2-0
The hosts were playing their last match in this World Cup as they were eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two group matches in the early group stages. Cody Gakpo scored the first goal of the match for the visitors as the hosts tried to stave off multiple attacks by the Dutch side right from the first minute when Memphis Depay's shot missed the goal on the right.
Rashford brace against Wales helps England to top Group B, set to meet Senegal in knockouts
On Tuesday night at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium after a barren first half, the English strikers went on a goal scoring spree notching three goals within a span of 18 minutes. Manchester United striker Rashford started the scoring in the 50th and added his second one in the 68th minute, in between Manchester city's Foden scored in the 51st minute.
FIFA World Cup: Wales hoping pride can make a difference against England
England disappointed in their last group game against the U.S., struggling to open up an aggressive and energetic American side, and coach Gareth Southgate will be looking for a big improvement on Tuesday. Their 6-2 win against Iran means England's goal difference should be enough to see them into the next round, but a defeat would be a huge confidence blow for the side and the coach.
FIFA World Cup: Spain coach Enrique frustrated, German's Flick satisfied after draw
Spain were close to an impressive win thanks to Alvaro Morata's 62nd-minute goal, which would have all but assured their place in the last 16. However, Niclas Fullkrug grabbed a vital 83rd-minute equalizer for the Germans to and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.. The result means Spain need a point against Japan to assure their progress into the next round, while Germany have to beat Costa Rica and hope that Japan don't beat Spain in the last group game.
FIFA World Cup: Valverde to add spark as most eyes on Ronaldo in Uruguay vs Portugal
As usual, most eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo after his controversial penalty against Ghana saw him become the first player to score in five consecutive World Cups. Ronaldo was voted the 'Man of the Match' in that 3-2 win, but a closer look at his performance shows just how much his style of play has changed in recent years, with the 37-year-old now becoming a much more static presence in attack, when a few years ago, his powerful runs from deep, cutting in from the flanks were his main strengths.
Croatia go top of Group F with 4-1 win over Canada
On Sunday evening at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar, Alphonso Davies needed only 68 seconds to write his name into history as Canada's first goalscorer at a men's World Cup to give his team the lead. The Croatians fought back through Andrej Kramaric double (36 and 70 minute) besides goals from Marko Livaja (44) and Lovren Majer (94).
Fullkrug's strike helps Germany to 1-1 draw with Spain, qualifying hopes alive
The 29-year-old's close range strike gave the Germans the first point of the competition having lost their first match to Japan 2-1. Fullkrug, who is playing his first-ever World Cup, came from the bench to the rescue with a fine turn and finish to level in the 83rd minute, smashing home a loose ball inside the box.
FIFA World Cup: Win over Mexico 'a weight off our shoulders', says Messi
The two-time world champions, who lost their opening match against Saudi Arabia 2-1, will be guaranteed of a place in the last 16 if they beat Poland on Wednesday. "We didn't expect to lose the first match and the days leading up to this one were long," Messi said. "We wanted to have the opportunity to change the situation.
FIFA World Cup: Mbappe's double helps France qualify for knockout stage after second successive win
With two successive wins, the first one against Australia (4-1), the French men now lead Group D with six points, leaving Denmark, Australia and Tunisia to fight for the remaining qualifying spot from the group. Australia, which earlier in the day defeated Tunisia 1-0, are on three points while Denmark, which drew their first match against Tunisia, have one point in their kitty from one loss and one draw.
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